so I'm creating my own USB-A to USB-B cable using Canare mic cable, what do I do with the braided shielding?
Oct 15, 2023 at 12:16 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 2
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Do I:

  1. connect it to ground but only on 1 side? (which side?)
  2. connect it to ground both sides?
  3. leave it unconnected?

Thanks for the help.
 
Oct 17, 2023 at 9:19 AM Post #2 of 2
You have power running through a USB cable and the rest is digital. Connect the braid to ground on both ends.

With analog cables, the concern is a ground loop causing noise in the analog signal and why you sometimes see recommendations to leave the braid disconnected. That doesn't apply to USB.
 
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